1
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Mental Health Act of 1983 update in 2007
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A patient can be detained and treated against their wishes if they have a mental disorder that puts you, or others, at risk.
2
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Health and Social Care Act of 2012
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- Established an independent NHS Board to allocate resources and provide guidance
- Cut administrative costs
- Strengthen the role of the Care Quality Commission
3
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Equality Act 2010
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Protects people against discrimination because of the protected characteristics we all have.
4
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Social Value Act 2012
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Requires public sector commissioners to consider economic, social and environmental wellbeing in procurement of services or contracts.
5
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The Abortion Act
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An abortion can we carried out if:
- Carried out in first 24 weeks
- Carried out in hospital or licensed clinic
- Two Doctors must agree that an abortion would cause less damage to a woman’s physical or mental health that continuing the pregnancy
